Where Newfoundland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newfoundland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newfoundland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newfoundland
Cancer runs high in Newfoundland
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.1%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Fewer Newfoundland adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Newfoundland is insured
Only 7.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across New Jersey. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the New Jersey figure falls outside Newfoundland’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Newfoundland adults…
Newfoundland runs below NJ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.1% of Newfoundland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newfoundland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Newfoundland
No hospital or community health center in Newfoundland itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Newfoundland; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
16 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Newfoundland adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Newfoundland adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Newfoundland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Milford Township | A | 26.4% | 9.2% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| Rockaway Township | A | 25.4% | 9.9% | 9.9% | ZIP codes |
| Oak Ridge | — | — | — | — | |
| Jefferson Township | A | 24.9% | 9% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
| Kinnelon | A+ | 21.7% | 7.9% | 7.6% | CDC place |
Oak Ridge: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newfoundland adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Newfoundland
Why doesn’t Newfoundland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newfoundland.
What hospital is closest to Newfoundland?
Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Newfoundland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newfoundland.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New Jersey figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.